Empower students to escape negative thinking traps by guiding them to reframe negative thoughts. Once students identify these cognitive distortions,
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Time to stock your counseling office (or classroom or closet) with some tried and true school counseling supplies. Most of these suggestions
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If you have space, a calm corner is a great addition to your counseling office. It provides a safe place where students
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A day in the life of a school counselor is never easy. We never know what’s going to come our way, and
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Conversations: Addressing Cutting and Self-Harm
Addressing Cutting Behaviors Cutting and other non-suicidal self-harm behaviors are signs of situations in need of immediate attention. School counselors are often among the first to become aware of these behaviors and have an opportunity to respond quickly and effectively. Robyn from Mental Fills, Laura from Social Emotional Workshop, and Carol Miller, The Middle School
What are your tips and tricks for behavior plans? Data Driven Behavior PlansBehavior plans should be developed with a team who knows the
Presenting guidance data is a great way to help your school understand what your program does, the impact you have had, and
Ever feel like your group and individual sessions can feel a little too loose? A little unplanned? Using routines during your sessions
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5 School Counseling Activities Using Rocks
Carol Miller Counseling Essentials
I admit I have always had a thing for rocks. I have collected my share over the years, and each time I go someplace new, I look for one to bring home. You can find them on bookshelves or windowsills in my home, each one dated with the location of where it was found. But
Pipe cleaners are one of my go-to craft supplies for the counseling office. They're so versatile, easy to store, and students love to create things with them or just keep ...
Following the positive response of “Five Ways To Use Tissue Boxes in Counseling,” I wanted to share additional ways I use crafts in my therapy practice. Because brown lunch bags ...
Students light up the moment Play Doh appears in any school setting, and school counseling is no exception. Play Doh is not only a great sensory tool that puts students ...
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How do you introduce the school counselor role?
Little Miss Counselor, Counselor Keri and Mrs. Bell The Crafty Counselor
When school counselors start the year, a lot of misconceptions can exist about their role. Our role has evolved greatly over time. Everyone has an idea of what the school counselor does, and it is
As school counselors, it’s easy to talk to students about things that are bugging them, help with problems they are having, and be their champion when they need one. It’s ...
What is mindfulness? Simply put, it’s the ability to pay attention to the present moment, without any judgment. Although it may seem like a simple task, it’s actually getting harder and harder ...
Incorporating technology in school counseling can really engage students, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to use it in simple ways. Some Confident Counselors have great ...
